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Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day arrives every December 18, daring you to embrace a moment of delightful silliness. This quirky observance encourages everyone to lighten up, share a laugh, and make a memorable, if slightly absurd, statement. Go ahead, don a plunger, snap a photo, and invite some unexpected fun into your day!
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History of Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day
Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day was started by the ex-bounty hunter Vern Halsey and his pet Komodo dragon, Felix. For the first few years, they celebrated the holiday almost entirely on their own. Over the years, the holiday gained some popularity due to social media, and today people and their pets celebrate Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day with some enthusiasm.
The plunger is a device that is most commonly used in the toilet. It has had the same basic design for years, and no one is entirely sure how or when plungers were invented. But plungers serve the single purpose of cleaning human waste. Some believe that Jeffrey Gunderson invented plungers in 1932, but it’s possible that the device was invented earlier, sometime between 1850 and 1900. The earliest plungers were made of wood and synthetic rubber, and the suction cup was invented in the 1850s. The S-trap pipes in the toilet allow plungers to do their work efficiently.
Plungers serve multiple purposes – they can be classified as toilet and sink plungers. But it’s not uncommon for people to use sink plungers for their toilets as well. Sink plungers have a flat suction cup and are red, while toilet plungers have a protruding funnel from the center of the suction cup and are black. Other than freeing up clogged toilets, plungers have also been used by trumpeters and trombonists, and sometimes to even perform C.P.R.
Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day timeline
Public toilets are first constructed in Rome, some of which still exist today.
The godson of Queen Elizabeth I describes the first modern flush toilet in writing.
Northern Tissue invents splinter-free toilet paper.
Two-ply toilet paper comes on the scene.
Toilet plungers made from steel and aluminum and very sleek shapes are for sale.
Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day FAQs
When is Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day?
In 2026, Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day falls on a Friday, December 18, offering a perfect opportunity to end the work week with a dose of delightful absurdity.
Why do people wear plungers on their heads?
The exact origin of Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day is unknown, but the tradition persists as a whimsical act of rebellion against seriousness. It’s a simple, visual way to invite laughter and embrace the joy of the absurd, prompting smiles from those who witness it.
Is Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day a real holiday?
While not a federal or widely recognized holiday, Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day is celebrated by a growing community online and in person. Its grassroots nature makes it a ‘real’ holiday in the sense that people actively choose to observe and participate in its unique tradition.
What kind of plunger should you wear?
Any clean, unused plunger will do! Most participants opt for a standard cup plunger for its iconic shape and ease of placement. The goal is simply to participate in the fun, so personal preference for size or color is entirely acceptable.
Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day Activities
Wear a plunger on your head
Celebrate Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day by wearing a plunger on your head. It’s easier to wear a plunger on your head if you are bald.
Spend time with your pet
If you are reluctant to wear a plunger on your head, celebrate the Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day by spending time with your pet. Dress them up and be silly.
Spread the word online
Spread the word about the celebrations online. Ask your friends to celebrate with their pets and get them to stick a plunger on their heads too!
5 Facts About Komodo Dragons That Will Blow Your Mind
Komodo dragons are not dragons
Komodo dragons are in fact, lizards, and they are by far the largest lizards on Earth.
Poisonous mouths
Their mouths have poisonous bacteria, so their bites are harmful.
They are only found in Indonesia
Komodo dragons are only present on five Indonesian islands, and nowhere else in the world.
Excellent sense of smell
They can detect the smell of prey from two miles away.
Komodo dragons are carnivores
They will eat any meat, from large deer to humans.
Why We Love Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day
It’s funny
Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day is a funny holiday. It’s a light-hearted celebration that encourages us to let loose.
A way to spend time with your pet
The celebrations were started by Vern Halsey and his pet komodo dragon. The day is also the perfect way to spend time with your pet and do something fun with them.
See the funny side of yourself
It’s important to be silly and not take ourselves seriously every once in a while. Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day reminds us to have fun.
Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 18 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 18 | Saturday |
| 2028 | December 18 | Monday |
| 2029 | December 18 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | December 18 | Wednesday |
